Starcraft Bus | NHTSA Recall #13V199000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V199000 by Starcraft Bus. Affecting model year 2006-2012 allstar buses manufactured november 2006, through july 2012 Includes 169 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2012 allstar buses manufactured november 2006, through july 2012

Defect Summary

Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 allstar buses manufactured november 2006, through july 2012. the affected buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which may have an optional armored pendant cable. the cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

Corrective Action

Starcraft will notify owners and direct them to contact ricon. ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. the recall began during june 2013. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000. starcraft's recall campaign number is 12e-017.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V199000

Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus

Report Received Date: 2013-05-14T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 169

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12E-017

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 allstar buses manufactured november 2006, through july 2012. the affected buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which may have an optional armored pendant cable. the cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

Consequence Summary: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Starcraft will notify owners and direct them to contact ricon. ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. the recall began during june 2013. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000. starcraft's recall campaign number is 12e-017.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V199000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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